Harmful effects of green tea if you drink it incorrectly

Green tea is a popular beverage. However, drinking too much green tea or drinking it incorrectly can be harmful to your health. Below are the harmful effects of using green tea improperly.

Harmful effects of improper use of green tea.

According to VietNamNet, Dr. Huynh Tan Vu, a specialist at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City - Branch 3, stated the following are the harmful effects of using green tea incorrectly:

Do not drink cold tea.

According to Doctor Vu, green tea is cooling in nature, so it shouldn't be consumed cold as it can cause excessive coldness and phlegm production; it should be drunk hot.

Causes dizziness, nausea

Green tea contains a high amount of caffeine, which can cause dizziness, heartburn, and lightheadedness if consumed on an empty stomach.

Caffeine in green tea has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system, increasing concentration and brain activity. Therefore, drinking green tea in the evening may cause difficulty falling asleep and insomnia.

Green tea is very good for you, but it needs to be drunk correctly.

Reduced iron absorption

Avoid drinking green tea immediately after meals because tannins can reduce the absorption of iron and other nutrients from food. The tannins in green tea have antidiarrheal effects, so people with constipation should limit their consumption.

How to drink green tea properly

An article on the Medlatec General Hospital website, with medical consultation from Dr. Duong Ngoc Van, states that whether drinking green tea is good or not depends on how you drink it. If consumed in moderation, green tea or other types of tea are generally beneficial for health.

Note that you shouldn't replace water with green tea. Instead, aim for an average of 2 to 3 cups of tea daily, with each cup not exceeding 710ml.

Additionally, you should drink warm green tea instead of tea that is too hot. The ideal time to drink it is in the morning; avoid drinking tea after 3 PM.

If you're hungry, absolutely do not drink a lot of green tea. It can easily cause stomach discomfort, nausea, and dizziness.

The above information answers the question of what can be harmful if green tea is consumed incorrectly. Drink green tea properly for better health.

Thanh Thanh (Compiled)

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